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Let’s build the Network We’ve Always Needed

Pakistanis are bursting with creative talent, but our nation’s fluctuating media industry makes it nearly impossible to form sustainable connections. The PCC is changing that. It’s a curated database where Pakistani creatives in film, music, and media can find each other, collaborate across the globe, and actually get hired.

How it works

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List your experience, rates, skills, and who you want to work with

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Identify your Level

  • Emerging Creative — Level 1

    0-2 Years | 1-3 Projects

    • Student films or thesis projects
    • Passion projects and early collaborations
    • Local community projects
    • Building a foundational portfolio

  • Developing Professional — Level 2

    2-4 Years | 4-8 Projects

    Required Criteria (Meet 3 of 4)

    • At least 25% of projects are paid
    • 1-2 festival selections (any tier – see tier chart below)
    • Can provide 2+ professional references
    • Works independently with minimal supervision

    Typical Work

    • Festival shorts and music videos
    • Web series with measurable engagement
    • Supporting roles on larger productions
    • Branded content and commercials

    Jump from Level 1 if

    • 2+ projects selected for Tier 2-3 festivals
    • 1 project won a juried award
    • Worked in a key role on a distributed/streaming project

  • Established Creative — level 3

    4-7 Years | 10+ ProjecTS

    Required Criteria (Meet 3 of 4)

    • 30-40%+ income from creative work
    • 3+ selections at Tier 2-3 festivals (see tier chart below)
    • Won 2+ juried awards
    • Has repeat clients/collaborators who seek them out

    Typical Work

    • Award-winning short films
    • Indie feature film credits
    • Commercial work with known brands
    • Major festival selections (Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca)

    Jump from Level 2 if

    • 1+ Tier 1 festival selection OR
    • Project acquired by a major streaming platform OR
    • Worked with Academy/Emmy/BAFTA nominees/winners OR
    • 3+ awards at Tier 2-3 festivals

  • Accomplished Professional — level 4

    7-12 Years | 15+ Projects

    Required Criteria (Meet 2 of 3)

    • 2+ Tier 1 festival selections OR 5+ Tier 2 selections (see tier chart below)
    • Work has achieved distribution/streaming release
    • Regularly works on budgets $100K+them out

    Typical Work

    • Features with distribution deals
    • Major international festival presence
    • Projects with substantial budgets
    • Work with established production companies

    Jump from Level 3 if

    • Won Tier 1 festival award OR
    • 2+ projects with theatrical/major streaming release OR
    • Worked on Oscar/Emmy-qualifying productions OR
    • Project achieved significant cultural impact (major press coverage)

  • Veteran/Master creative — Level 5

    12+ Years | 20+ Projects

    Required Criteria (Meet 3 of 4)

    • Nationally/internationally recognized name
    • 3+ Tier 1 festival selections OR major career award
    • Multiple distributed features or equivalent body of work
    • Active mentor/industry leader

    Typical Work

    • Multiple feature films
    • Major international awards
    • International co-productions
    • Legacy-building work that influences others

    Jump from Level 4 if

    • Won major international award nom/win OR
    • Retrospective/lifetime achievement recognition OR
    • 3+ theatrically released features

Festival tier CHart

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Major International

Significant Regional/Genre

Local Emerging

Sundance, Cannes, Berlin, Venice, TIFF, Tribeca, SXSW, Locarno, Telluride, BFI London, etc.

LAAPFF, New York Film Festival, Sarajevo, Hot Docs, IDFA, Palm Springs, Raindance, Busan, IFFR Rotterdam, plus major South Asian festivals like Tasveer Film Festival, IFFLA, UK Asian Film Festival, and major Muslim festivals like Mosquers Film Festival, Muslim Film Festival, etc.

Regional US festivals, university-affiliated festivals with competitive selection

Still unsure about your level?

  1. Can I name 3+ industry professionals who would vouch for my work quality?
  2. Have strangers/industry people reached out to me based on my work?
  3. Would I feel confident working alongside others at this level?
  4. Can I prove my claims with links, laurels, or credits?

When stuck between two levels: Choose the lower one. The PCC is designed to help you grow, not inflate credentials.